21a Hawdon Street, Ainslie, ACT 2602

Anchored in the past and the storied charm of Ainslie, this lovely Tocumwal rests within picturesque gardens. Designed by award-winning architect Nino Bellantonio, this reimagined five-bedroom home seamlessly blends heritage character with modern refinement. Wonderfully positioned at the foothills of Mt Ainslie, it is just moments from the much-loved Ainslie shops and local primary school, with the vibrant Braddon and Dickson precincts and the CBD also close by.

The instantly recognisable form - weatherboard and fibro, pitched roof and deep front veranda -paints an idyllic picture, a sweet reminder of the past. Famously relocated from army bases during the 1940's, the Canberra Tocumwal's are a significant and celebrated part of the inner urban architectural landscape. 

Key historical elements have been preserved: lofty ceiling heights, intricate baton detailing, picture rails, casement windows. A restraint of tone and materiality - crisp white walls, honeyed timber windows and doors - results in an elegant simplicity, a calming stage for art and life. New Cypress pine flooring has been laid in keeping with the original history. The floorplan has been cleverly re-configured, gifting five spacious bedrooms and an effortless flow that feels continuous and easy. Living areas are orientated to attract the warmth and light with sliding walls of glass opening to both north and east, framing mountain views. The deep wrap around veranda overlooks exquisitely planted gardens, soft lawns, sunny alfresco dining area.

Concordant threads of deep blues, rich timber characterise the modern kitchen and family bathroom. Original casement windows capture romantic garden views within the generous sized master bedroom…flowing to ensuite with wash of ocean green tiling. Three large bedrooms all capture landscape via banks of timber windows. Currently utilised as ideal home office, the charming fifth bedroom communes with the comings and goings of the street and captures the magisterial form of Mt Ainslie.

features.
.Tocumwal cottage artfully re-imagined by award winning architect Nino Bellantonio
.classical storybook form with shady front porch and original timber screen door
.lovely deep front garden with formal hedging, soft lawns, sheltering trees
.open plan living, dining, kitchen with timber sliding doors spanning two sides and flowing to wrap around timber veranda
.five bedrooms and two bathrooms
.new Cyprus pine flooring
.internal timber doors throughout
.kitchen with timber island housing double sided beneath counter storage, banks of deep blue and timber cabinetry, built-in-microwave, Bosch dishwasher, wall oven, gas cooktop and rangehood 
.master bedroom with perfect north eastern orientation, wall of built-in-storage and beautiful ensuite bathroom
.three bedrooms with timber windows and built-in-robes, including bedroom five with mountain views and study nook
.gorgeous family bathroom with tub
.four skylights
.European style full laundry with electronic roller shutter
.utility cupboard
.linen press
.ducted gas heating
.reverse cycle heating and cooling unit in living area
.established rear gardens, privately enclosed by mature hedging with soft lawn, thoughtfully planted garden beds and paved alfresco dining
.high timber fencing gifting privacy from the cottage beyond
.double carport

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
 
Land size: 690 m2
Build size: 154.27 m2
deck and carport size: 18 m2
Total size: 172.27 m2

EER: 0.5
Build year: 1946
Extension build: 2002